CORK CITY VIGIL THIS EVENING FOR VICTIMS OF ORLANDO SHOOTING.

15 June 2016

A vigil to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting
in Orlando will be held in Cork city this evening.
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out for the ceremony
which is taking place at Daunt's Square at 6.30.
The vigil is being organised by members of the local LGBT
community who are shocked and devastated by what happened.
49 people were killed and more than 50 others injured when a
gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in the Florida city ..
Stephanie Fogarty is the current Ms Gay Cork and says it's important
for the LGBT community to support each other at a time like this..
Books of condolence are available for people to sign in
the civic offices in Cork City Hall and in County Hall.
Lord Mayor Councillor Chris O'Leary says what happened in Orlando
was a direct hit on the LGBT community...